minimise

Definition of Minimise in English :

represent as less significant or important

2. minimise, minimize

make small or insignificant

Example Sentences:
'Let's minimize the risk'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Minimise

verb (transitive)

1.

to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amount

to minimize a risk

2.

to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittle

to minimize someone's achievements

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈminiˌmized or ˈminiˌmizing

1.

to reduce to a minimum; decrease to the least possible amount, degree, etc.

2.

to estimate or make appear to be of the least possible amount, value, or importance